Sean Nakamura | Serial Ultra Racing, 200s, and the Trail Community

Outside of a very few people, Sean Nakamura has one of the most intense race schedules in this ridiculous sport of ours. This year he’s run seven 100 milers, four 100ks, a bunch of “normal” ultras, and a then earlier this month he won Tahoe 200, after which he took a nap, headed back out on the trail and paced a buddy for another 20 miles.

Sean’s only been running a few years, but in the immortal words of fellow San Diegan Ron Burgundy, “that escalated quickly.” You’ll have to hear how he got into the sport and what’s kept him around, healthy, and engaged.

Sean and his wife Jenny

Sean describes in this 90 minute interview what drives him to train and race and the immense pleasure and friendships he’s made from the trail community. We also talk about gear, food, foot pain (and numbness), and importantly, how one handles sleep when racing for more than 48 hours. His answer will surprise you.

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My friend Gloria and I finished Tahoe 200 an hour ahead of the cutoff. Sean was there at the finish to shake our hands while we drank our finishing beer. He’s a class act, cheering on all the back of the pack runners.

When your one of the last runners coming in after 4 days and you see there winner there ready to shake your hand that is an awesome feeling. A big thanks to Sean for hanging out until the very end. You have a fan

[…] and second overall females! The usual post-race chit-chat and race recaps ensued. I caught up with Sean, enjoyed a cup of homemade vegan chili, and learned that JJ had won his first marathon. We agreed […]

My friend Gloria and I finished Tahoe 200 an hour ahead of the cutoff. Sean was there at the finish to shake our hands while we drank our finishing beer. He’s a class act, cheering on all the back of the pack runners.

When your one of the last runners coming in after 4 days and you see there winner there ready to shake your hand that is an awesome feeling. A big thanks to Sean for hanging out until the very end. You have a fan